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Happy holidays! (And where to get tech help if you need it) |
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David Coursey Executive Editor, AnchorDesk Monday, December 24, 2001 |
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Sprint has just completed the first on-the-air test of a cellular phone capable of transmitting data at a whopping 2.4mbps--that's faster than most DSL or cable modems. What does this mean for portable communications? Everything, that's all. Your top Windows XP questions answered! (Part One)
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